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Matt Marchand will provide insights and recommendations to help shape public policies at all levels of government to support farmers.
Reuters reports that the union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.
Heart Health Month and National Sweet Potato Month present an opportunity to drive consumer engagement and sales with heart-smart choices like sweetpotatoes, the brand says.
The company, once one of the largest citrus producers in Florida, said about 3,460 acres of citrus will be managed by a third party through 2026.
The USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service noted that red seedless grapes, gala apples, avocados and navel oranges all saw a significant price increase.
Mission Produce’s latest AvoIntel report offers insights on what’s driving category growth.
The union and employers face a Jan. 15 deadline to avoid a second strike.
Upstream Biotechnology will partner with Bene Seeds to create heirloom tomatoes with excellent shelf life and disease resistance.
Eight member seats are open for terms that will begin in 2026.
Donations from the annual fundraiser were generated through combined customer and corporate contributions and went to regional food banks and pantries.
GreenLeaf produce will be available to Chefs’ Warehouse clients in more areas of the state.
The Los Angeles-based agtech company says the appointments come at a pivotal year as it continues to digitize the fresh produce sector.
Big Y Foods has recognized for outstanding support of the mango industry, driving increased consumer demand.
Researchers used a dietary intake survey from January 2005 to March 2020 and learned that about 40% of all adults consumed below 25% of the recommended fruits.
Grocery brand mascots — including icons from past Super Bowl commercials — unite to show how Instacart takes care of groceries so people can savor family time.
A standardized naming convention associates each new proprietary blueberry, raspberry and blackberry variety with a gemstone, the company says.
The distributor says its new name, Grown Up Fresh Produce Co., better aligns with its position as a vertically integrated partner for growers and customers.
Along with its baby carrots from California, the company will feature additional carrot products for foodservice and retail.
The importer and exporter of fresh fruit says it will highlight its sourcing capabilities and expertise in citrus, apples, grapes and cherries.
The organization responded to news reports of unease among farm employees and said it has not heard of widespread workforce disruption.
Felix Instruments says its new device offers a non-destructive way to test for Brix, pH and titratable acidity.
The screenings and additional events will be held throughout American Heart Month to support customers’ wellness journeys.
Before joining the company, Anna O’Brien specialized in influencer marketing, gaining experience across brand operations, influencer partnerships and affiliate marketing.
U.S. farmers and various trade groups are very apprehensive about not only the potential negative impacts of tariffs on the U.S. ag sector, but what they do to garner new trade agreements.
The San Francisco-based company says its Sustainable California initiative will support the Los Angeles area with environmental restoration from the recent catastrophic wildfires and help California farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their farming practices.
Grown in its Ontario greenhouse, the company says the new product will be available in mid-Atlantic Safeway and Acme stores.
Greg Samels, with more than 20 years in sales leadership, will assume the role for the Midwest wholesaler.
The board says the potato industry contributes $1.35 billion to the Prince Edward Island economy and that a prolonged trade war will damage the industry and drive up food costs for Americans.
The AI-driven biotechnology platform is designed to improve plants for higher yields, improved nutrition and a more resilient global food and forestry system.
Maggie Creek Ranch and the Searle family of Elko, Nev. were named national winners of the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award.